Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting Manager role

CDC NSW is the largest private bus operator in NSW. Our reputation is built on a proven record of delivering safe, reliable and timely connections that help people get where they need to be. Our people are our greatest asset, we take pride in serving our community and our culture supports individual needs. We are a down to earth business that prioritises authenticity over corporate formalities. It's more than driving, it’s about serving others, one interaction at a time and making a big impact on the places we call home.

CDC NSW's parent company is ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) who are one of the largest global land transport companies. ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) operates in seven countries with over 24,300 employees and serves more than 2 million commuters daily.

 About the Role

The Finance division at CDC is looking for a dynamic, passionate and self-motivated Corporate Accounting Manager to join their team at the Seven Hills depot.

This is an ongoing full-time opportunity reporting to the GM Finance to provide support across / for the entire CDC NSW business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management

• Ensuring compliance with the Payment Times Reporting scheme and reporting to the National division.
• Oversight of credit applications, new vendor requests, and approval of workflows.
• Oversight of the function to ensure that payments are made within terms, supplier reconciliations are completed, and overdue amounts are followed up.
• Regular review of goods received not invoiced.
• Overview of the automated accounts payable software solution Exflow to ensure correct configuration, accuracy of data, and compliance with financial authority limits.
• Working with the Data Manager and IT to ensure that reporting of AP spend from the ERP is optimised.
• Responsibility for ensuring Accounts Payable policies and procedures is maintained. 

Accounts Receivable Management

• Ensuring that reporting and policies are in place to monitor and overdue debts and to reduce credit risk.
• Accountability for reviewing weekly submissions of outstanding items to the GM Finance.
• Ensuring that Accounts Receivable reporting is automated.
• Ensuring that overdue accrued receivables are reviewed.
• Ensuring that the charter system is developed and maintained to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responsibility for ensuring Accounts Receivable policies and procedures is maintained.

Financial Accounting

• Monthly variance analysis of financial statements.
• Submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Procurement code setup and maintenance.
• Leading D365 testing for the Finance group.
• Preparation of month end journals.
• Owner of improvements to D365 for Accounts Receivable and Payable functions.
• Preparation of TfNSW invoices and attendance at meetings.
• Internal audit lead for AR, AP, and input for Financial Accounting.
• Ensuring that accounting standards and policies are adhered to.
• Input schedule submission to the group as required.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and other duties as required.
• Project lead as required.

About You

• Ability to establish positive relationships to gain cooperation and collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience with creating and analysing financial statements.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• A sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and their application
• Analytical and interpretative skills, particularly in relation to financial and operational aspects of business.
• Experience with large corporate ERP financial systems e.g. D365
• Well-developed Excel Skills and Modelling Skills, familiar with Power Bi

 Qualification and accreditations

• CPA or equivalent

If this comes across as a career defining opportunity for you, then don’t waste time and apply now.

CDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. countries.